Monday, April 29, 2013

Farmhouse Chic?

After we shut down and thoroughly clean the fireplace each Spring, there remains a big gaping cavern at that end of the room. I've tried filling it with ferns or flowers, covering it with a huge drying rack full of linens, or adding faux fences. . . .It still looked like the dark end of an otherwise bright and cheerful keeping room.

One day recently, John and I were moving the wicker love seat out of the living room (yes, we're still working on the living room repairs--when we get a few moments). . . .The only place to put the wicker was in the keeping room. . . .We plunked it down in front for the fireplace. . . .I liked it!. . . .I began to add to the area, as we brought in junkin' finds. . . .Before I knew it, I had bright and light Farmhouse Chic. . . .or did I?

Anyone who has visited The Country Farm Home knows that I love to incorporate vintage clothing in my decor. . . .There's a softness that fabric lends to a room. . . .It's one of my favorite things. . . .

I couldn't resist adding my Mom's first pair of glasses. . . .She was only three years old when she started wearing them. . . .I think of her often on warm weather days. . . .She was continually busy with sewing, crafting, canning, gardening. . . .much like us. . . .traditions continue on. . . .and so does the endless work. . . .but, it fills the heart with an appreciation of a simpler life. . . .

I think we'll enjoy a little place to rest during our work breaks. . . .a place to grab a magazine, lean back, and get comfy for a few minutes. . . .or at the end of the day.

44 comments:

What a beautiful post. I feel as if I've stepped back in time seeing all the vintage things in your keeping room. I love the old cotton sacks. The wicker settee works in front of the fireplace. I love your farmhouse style! Have a great day and week. Hugs, Pam

Everything looks so beautiful!!!! New follower here from Shabby Love!!! I'm slowly redoing my home with more of a farmhouse feel so I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog for inspiration!! :)

I love your Signature Style .. ! Rather it's Country Farmhouse or FarmStyle.. It's all so warm and inviting ..you homes is a great big Hug or Warmth and Love ..exactly what a home should be. Love your feedsack pillows !

I purchased box fulls of all white feedsack last year and it's sitting on a shelf just waiting for me to make it into something .. one day ..LOL !

I love your farmhouse style whether it is plain and simple...or farmhouse chic. It so pretty!! Love, love, love your feed sack pillows. I've been looking for some, but no luck on finding any yet.hugs,Cindy

What a lovely post. Your keeping room is so simple and peaceful, and very beautiful. I find I like a mix of styles to, hence the subtitle of my blog: Farmhouse meets country, dates French, marries cottage. Have a great week!

I love the wicker settee in front of the hearth! all the whites and the wood tones, play nicely together. I'd say... YOU DO KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING! The grains sacks add a nice vintage touch, and the idea of notebooks, journals ...is very appealing.

I don't like it Dru, I love it! lol! Your own signature style is warm, cozy, and comfrotable. Love the ledger book and your mom's sweet little glasses. My thoughts always go to my mom this time of year. Oh how she loved her flower gardens.hugs,Jann

What an absolutely lovely post.. You bring us back to a simpler time which I yearn for.. I love love love your decor style.. So comfortable, so inviting an I really loved seeing your moms glasses.. So special...

A happy accident! Unintentional but yielding a whole new perspective! So many lovely touches that add to a simply lovely environment. And I think my favorite spot is where the open journal is kept on the table.. complete with the glasses your mother wore. Such a delight! May I sit a spell with you??!

It is True Dru farm style! Love the wicker settee in front of the fireplace. I never can decide what to put in front of our fireplace to cover it in the summer. Last year I used a chest of drawers that fit perfectly under the mantel molding, but I forgot and sold it! I can just feel the softness of the feed sacks. I did not appreciate them when I was young and now I wish I had them back.

I just love your décor and style! What a beautiful place you have! I am a new follower from southern charm! I would love for you to stop by my blog and hopefully you will want to follow me back! Happy weekend! nicole

I love this vintage farmhouse look. I grew up on a farm and it brings back so many wonderful memories. Found you on Make it pretty Monday Newest Follower. You can find me painting, decorating and baking on HickoryTrail

Beautiful post and lovely pictures! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

Every vignette is stunning and your pictures are unreal beautiful. Gorgeous. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me Party that is ongoing. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/163rd-inspire-me-tuesday.html

It's really quite beautiful! Thank you for sharing! You are the Most Viewed Post at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here's the link if you want to check it out. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/05/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_12.html Have a happy Sunday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse